Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.
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Domestic abuse must not be a taboo subject, as reports to churches increase
25/11/2022
The Church of England is supporting the international campaign for 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence, as newly released figures show that there has been a 37% increase in reports of domestic abuse to diocesan safeguarding advisers over the past three years (2019-2021).
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Elliott Review findings
15/03/2016
NEWS / The Bishop of Crediton, Sarah Mullally, has today responded to, at the request of the survivor, the findings and recommendations of a report - the Elliott Review - into alleged sexual abuse committed by senior figures in the Church of England.
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Elliott Review progress report
31/03/2017
The Church of England's National Safeguarding Team has today published a progress report, one year on from the Elliott Review.
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Final member of Church’s Independent Safeguarding Board appointed
24/01/2022
Steve Reeves has been appointed as the third member of the Church of England’s Independent Safeguarding Board, ISB.
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First independent chair for National Safeguarding Panel
18/09/2018
Meg Munn, former MP and Government Minister, with a professional background in child and adult safeguarding issues, has been appointed as the first independent chair of the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Panel, (NSP).
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First INEQE independent safeguarding audit report published
11/04/2024
First INEQE independent safeguarding audit report published
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First national Director of Safeguarding appointed
10/04/2019
NEWS / Children's Services Director appointed into new role
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Further work on Seal of Confessional
10/10/2022
New working group will bring together theologians, Church leaders and safeguarding professionals.
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General Synod safeguarding session
09/07/2022
Summary of presentation on safeguarding independence and synod debate on safeguarding
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General Synod votes to enact IICSA recommendation on Diocesan Safeguarding Officers
08/07/2023
General Synod votes to enact IICSA recommendation on Diocesan Safeguarding Officers
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